ARNIS

is also known as kali or eskrima, refers to a category of martial arts; since 1999. Ernesto Presas called his system
Filipino martial arts that emphasizes the use of weapons - KOMBATAN
whether it be fighting sticks, blades or improvised ➢ It is derived principally from the traditional Presas family
weapons. style of the Bolo (Machete) and the stickdueling art of
➢ There are no exact references as to origins of arnis. Balintawak Eskrima, with influences from other Filipino
➢ One theory; it was started when the Spaniards arrived. and Japanese martial arts.
During Spanish colonial period, weapons had been ➢ Arnis is a Philippines' national martial art or sport, after
banned in Luzon and Visayas. Former President GMA signed the R.A. No. 9850 in 2009.
➢ Indios used sticks to practice wielding their swords and ➢ The act mandates the DepEd to include the sport as a PE
bolos which they disguised as a folk dance. course. Arnis will be included among priority sports in
➢ However, because of the new culture brought by our Palarong Pambansa (National Games) beginning 2010
colonizers, arnis was overshadowed and almost went out
of the spotlight. REMIGIO AMADOR PRESA S
➢ Luckily, with the rise of martial arts as a popular sport
• Born: December 19, 1936;
during the 1980s, arnis was able to recapture not of the
Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Filipinos, but also of the whole world in general.
• Died: August 28, 2001 (brain
MODERN ARNIS cancer) Victoria, Canada
• Occupation: Teacher & Martial
➢ is the system of Filipino martial arts founded by the late Artist
REMY PRESAS as a self-defense system. • Known for: founding Modern Arnis
➢ The term Modern Arnis was used by Remy Presas' younger with his brother Ernesto
brother ERNESTO PRESAS to describe his style of Filipino

EQUIPMENT
2) HEAD GEAR
WEAPON
1) PADDED STICK
- each padded stick shall be properly foam-
3) GROIN PROTECTOR FOREARM & SHIN GUARD
cushioned & shall have a maximum grip
diameter of not more than 3.81 cm. (1 1/2 in) & length of
76.20 cm (30 inches M&W). The length of the padded stick
shall be cm (27 in for boys & girls)

COMPETITION AREA
- A broken straight line is drawn 1 m before each boundary
DIMENSIONS line to serve as a marker before the outside zone.

- The playing area is a square measuring 8.0 m by 8.0 m with LINES OF THE PLAYING AREA
a 2 m minimum free zone around it, and a clear space
without any obstruction up to a height of not less than 5 - All lines of the playing surface are 5.08 cm (2 inches) &
m from the playing surface. must be of different color from that of the floor and other
lines previously drawn for the other purposes.
REFEREE LINE
BOUNDARY LINES
- A straight line of 1.0 m long is drawn 2.5 m from the
farthest boundary line parallel to the official's table - Four lines mark the boundary of the playing area. The free
zone distance measuring 2.0 meters are drawn outside if
WARNING LINE the playing area
NEUTRAL CORNER be designated as the neutral corner. This shall be the
consultation area for the referee and judges.
- The corner of the playing area farthest to the official's
table in between the two judges within the free zone shall

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

GRIP
- Proper hold of the stick Hold the stick one fist away from the punyo (butt) of the stick. Close the grip with the thumb

THE BOW (PAGPUGAY)

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KINDS OF STANCES
3 FORWARD STANCE (RIGHT FOOT FORWARD)
1 READY STANCE

➢ Stand with your feet apart parallel to the ➢ Starting with the ready stance, move one
foot forward until the knee and the toe are in line
shoulder with both toes pointing forward.
to each other.
➢ The knees should be straight, the waist and
➢ Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and
the body facing forward.
the body is facing forward.
➢ Hands are on waist level and the hands
➢ The body should not be too low or the lead
should hold the sticks on both sides.
foot too extended otherwise it will be hard to
➢ The ready stance is commonly used when standing at ease
during training or tournaments. maneuver.
➢ Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs.
2 ATTENTION ➢ Forward stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right
Foot Forward Stance or it can be left foot lead which is Left
➢ Stand with your feet forming a 45 degrees angle. Foot Forward Stance.
➢ Heels should be close to each other, knees should be ➢ Forward Stance are commonly used with frontal striking
straight, the waist and body facing forward. or blocking techniques.
➢ Shoulders are dropped to the side and both hands are at
waist level.
➢ The Attention Stance is commonly used in preparation for
courtesy or “bowing” at commencement of sparring.
 ➢ Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs. If
the left foot moves to the side it becomes Left Foot Side
4 OBLIQUE STANCE Stance, if the right foot moves to the side it becomes Right
Foot Side Stance.
➢ Starting with the ready stance, move one
➢ Side Stances are commonly used for strike deflection and
foot forward 45 degrees away from the body
evasion techniques.
until the knee and the toe are in line to each
other.
7 BACK STANCE (RIGHT F OOT BACK)
➢ Move on the same direction as the lead foot
(e.g. for right foot lead, move 45 degrees ➢ Starting with the ready stance,
forward to the right). move one foot backward 45 degrees away
➢ Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and from the body.
the body is facing forward. ➢ The heels of the foot should form
➢ The body should not be too low or the lead foot too an imaginary “L” shape while the legs are in
extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. a straddle position.
➢ Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs. ➢ The body should not be too low or
➢ Oblique stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver.
Foot Oblique Stance or it can be left foot lead which is Left ➢ Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs.
Foot Oblique Stance. ➢ Back stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right Foot
➢ Oblique Stances are commonly used for forward blocking Back Stance or it can be left foot lead which is Left Foot
and evasion techniques. Back Stance.
➢ Back stances are used for blocking and backward evasion
5 STRADDLE STANCE techniques

➢ Starting with the ready stance, move one

foot about two feet (2’) to the left or the right
direction until both lower legs are almost
perpendicular to the ground.
➢ Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and
the body is facing forward.
➢ The body should not be too low or extended otherwise it
will be hard to maneuver.
➢ Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs.
➢ Straddle stance are also called Horseback Riding Stance
since it mimics position when riding on a horse back.
➢ Straddle stances are commonly used for blocking the
strikes to the side of the body.

6 SIDE STANCE (LEFT SIDE)

➢ Starting with the ready stance,

move one foot about two feet (2’) to the left
or right direction.
➢ Moving foot will be perpendicular
to the ground while the other leg is
extended thereby creating a position like
that of a side kick.
➢ Both toes are pointing in front, the
waist and the body is facing forward.
➢ The body should not be too low or extended otherwise it
will be hard to maneuver.